Before children enter elementary school, they need to learn a set of concepts and skills related to language and its connection to print in order to be ready for reading instruction in school.
Concepts and skills that research tells us are fundamental for reading success are:
- Letter knowledge – learn the names of the set of symbols used to represent speech in print, the alphabet.
- Phonological awareness – develop an awareness of the link between speech and print i.e., speech is segmented into words, into syllables, and finally into units called phonemes – with these pieces of speech represented in print by letters.
- Phonics – master a sequential set of letter-sound correspondences and how to read and spell combinations of letters.
Indeed, the two best school-entry predictors of how well children will learn to read in their first two years of instruction are letter knowledge and phonological awareness. That finding is part of a Report of the National Reading Panel commissioned by the U.S. Congress. The panel found that effective programs in phonological awareness instruction contributed significantly to reading and spelling development.
The Reading Clinic in Palo Alto is pleased to offer a program that will provide a systematic research-based approach to phonological awareness along with letter knowledge and introductory phonics.
We are now enrolling for small group classes starting in late September.
Program Goals:
- Introduce letter names and sounds
- Develop awareness of phonemes in spoken words
- Categorize syllable sounds by rhyme
- Segment two and three phoneme words
Format and Cost:
- Children ages 4 to 6 who are within a year of entering kindergarten or now attending kindergarten
- Small group (5-6 children) setting with structured interactive activities
- Total of 22 classes – one hour in length, two classes per week, eleven week program
- Cost: $750 for the eleven (11) week program
Location:
The Reading Clinic
445 Sherman Avenue, Suite N
Palo Alto
Sessions and Dates:
- Morning Session: Starts Tuesday, September 22nd
Two classes per week: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:00-10:00 am
1st class Tuesday, September 22nd; Last class Thursday, December 10th
There is no class held during the week of Thanksgiving (November 23-27).
- Afternoon Session: Starts Monday, September 21st
Two classes per week: Mondays & Wednesdays from 3:00-4:00 pm
1st class Sept 21st; Last class Wednesday, December 9th
There is no class held during the week of Thanksgiving (November 23-27).
How to Enroll Your Child:
Complete the registration form and mail or FAX registration form and payment information to:
The Reading Clinic
445 Sherman Avenue, Suite N
Palo Alto, CA 94306
FAX (650) 362-0480
For more information, please call The Reading Clinic in Palo Alto at 650-325-0245.
